Limb Salvage

Clinical Cases

Limb Salvage Following Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection

01/08/2019

In this case presentation, the clinician sought a treatment option that would close a complex wound and salvage the limb through the use of a fetal bovine dermal matrix and negative pressure wound therapy.

In this case presentation, the...

01/08/2019

Wounds

Blog

Considering Function When Evaluating Threatened Limbs

11/16/2018

David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD

At the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), we have long nicknamed our program “Toe and Flow,” highlighting the central nature of podiatric and vascular surgery to the interdisciplinary team. However, this may be inadequate to...

At the Southwestern Academic...

11/16/2018

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

Current Insights On Antibiotic-Loaded Cement And The Use of Bioceramics In Diabetic Limb Salvage

10/18/2018

By Kevin K. Ragothaman, DPM, and Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS

By Kevin K. Ragothaman, DPM, and Jaco...

Soft tissue and bone infections affecting the foot and ankle can be complex problems to treat. The cornerstone for ensuring adequate debridement is aggressive removal of infected, non-viable tissue to optimize the surgical outcome. This can...

Soft tissue and bone infections...

10/18/2018

Podiatry Today

Case Report

Contralateral Limb Salvage in a Diabetic Amputee With Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report Supporting the Use of Viable Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue to Prevent Bilateral Amputation

10/17/2018

BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis can be life threatening in patients with severe comorbidities, especially in amputees. Amputation is often the recommended treatment, due to the severity of the infection and extent of tissue...

BACKGROUND: Necrotizing...

10/17/2018

Wounds

Case Series

The Partial Calcanectomy: A Limb Salvage Procedure That Is Not So Straightforward

10/17/2018

BACKGROUND: Heel ulcers are often seen in fragile patients with various trials such as comorbidities, chronicity of the ulcer, anatomy and location, appropriate offloading, mechanical issues, and even social circumstances. Heel ulcers are one...

BACKGROUND: Heel ulcers are...

10/17/2018

Wounds

Case Series

Treatment of Nonreconstructable Critical Limb Ischemia With Ischemic Wounds Utilizing a Noninvasive Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device Monitored With Fluorescence Angiography

07/02/2018

Charles A. Andersen

Leo J. Daab

Thuy-Duong Le

Dawn M. Green

Renee L. Tyminski

Mario Ponticello

Valerie Marmolejo

07/02/2018

Wounds

Evidence Corner

The Challenges of Healing Arterial Ulcers

02/28/2018

Laura Bolton

02/28/2018

Wounds

Diabetes Watch

Assessing The Potential Impact Of Fluorescence Angiography In Preventing Limb Loss

12/15/2015

Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS

12/15/2015

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

How Fluorescence Angiography Illuminates The Potential For Limb Salvage

08/18/2015

Valerie L. Schade, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM, Charles A. Andersen, MD, FACS, and Lt. Rebecca Omana-Daniels, DPM

Valerie L. Schade, DPM, FACFAS, FACFA...

Having an adequate vascular supply is a key tenet in wound care and limb salvage.

Having an adequate vascular...

08/18/2015

Podiatry Today

Feature

Current Concepts In Revascularization For Limb Salvage

08/18/2015

Taras Kucher, MD, FACS, and Paul Gagne, MD, FACS, RVT

Taras Kucher, MD, FACS, and Paul Gagn...

Offering emerging insights on arterial revascularization as well as the treatment of venous disease, these authors discuss pertinent diagnostic tools and provide pearls on procedures ranging from bypass procedures and atherectomy to stents...

Offering emerging insights on...

08/18/2015

Podiatry Today